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It has been an incredibly busy year with the introduction of new features in Local Buzz and the New Year promises to be just as exciting!

probably thinking what to buy friends and family? Don’t panic as we have a list of wonderful gifts that you can buy online at a discounted rate. Check out the Buzz Loves on page 19.

rilliant news has come our way as far as interaction and engagement with our community! Our website traffic has increased tremendously and more and more people are looking at Local Buzz website for local information and events. If you haven’t already, take a look and FEEL THE BUZZ!

Also, make sure you use the fabulous vouchers on the back of the magazine with great discounts when shopping for food and gifts!

Please check out the new Have a super businesses launching in Christmas and the local area. Go to “Christmas is not as a brilliant start much about opening page 4 to read about our presents as to 2017.Let’s the fascinating new opening our hearts." try and make it concepts coming to Janice Maeditere a good one for town such as Graham all of us!

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Assisting you at Family Courts Graham Fletcher is a qualified mentor who works as McKenzie Friend.

Graham Fletcher is a qualified mentor who works as McKenzie Friend.

He coaches and mentors parents who find themselves going to court to resolve child care arrangements or the financial aspects of their divorce.

If you cannot afford a solicitor, Graham can assist you in understanding how best to present your case at court and clearly explain how family courts work.

He reviews paperwork and attends court with you.

Contact Graham on 07906 956035 or email grahamfletchermckenziefriend@gmail.com

For the Love of Cod

Lebanese House

What a great experience Local Buzz had visiting this newly opened take away and restaurant tucked away in Bartholomew Street.

Well, aren’t we lucky to have another part of the world at our doorstep?

The restaurant adds a whole new dimension to traditional fare, providing fish and chips with zing, zest and a bit of wow conspired by the Chef who makes all of his own tartar sauces, ketchups, mayonnaise special batters and spicy coatings.

The chips are triple cooked and the fish is of the highest quality, being shipped in from specialist suppliers on a daily basis.

The restaurant offers a unique experience with the feeling of a lovely fisherman’s cottage kitchen that provides themed dinners and where you can catch up with friends over a lovely fish supper.

A fresh fish counter provides a variety of fish including their own deliciously smoked produce.

For more details, or to book, send us a message on Facebook: fortheloveofcodnewbury

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from The Team!

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The Lebanese House opened in Weaver’s Walk, Newbury bringing a taste of the Middle East with more than just a collection of dishes - it is a festival of delicious appetizers, rich appealing tastes, enticing colours and warm hospitality by owner Mohammed.

Lebanese cuisine is tempting, tantalizing and offers a truly sensational experience of taste and aroma. Fresh vegetables and ingredients; tabbouleh, fattoush with olive oil, hummus with tahini, eggplant paste, green beans, okra with tomato and garlic sauce, kidney beans. . . the list goes on and on.

Besides being delightfully delicious and healthy, presentation plays a prominent part in Lebanese cuisine. From fantastic mezzes to appetising dishes, every spread brings out the very essence of the cuisine. The combination of flavours and aromas are sure to put you into the mood for some fun with friends and family.

And if you still feel peckish, make sure you have Mohammed’s speciality, a blend of pistachios with hot chocolate sauce!

To book your table please call 01635 552644.

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of shops to entice people in and the groups of young people who meet up in the Broadway area who can be perceived as intimidating.

people to understand their opinions and wishes. I hope that from there we can include them in the plans for the town.

Many people tell me that one of the best areas of Thatcham is the Broadway, which has kept some of its village feel and is still the centre of the town. There is always room for improvement though, so a couple of us from the Vision team spent some time with the retailers to find out their views.

We’ll be sharing our findings fully later, but there were two that consistently came up: the need for a wider variety

Finding ways to increase the variety of shops is something that we’ll work on with the local Councils, but I believe one of the reasons young people end up on the Broadway is they haven’t been asked what they’d rather do, and from their point of view it’s a safe area to be (they are mostly still children after all).

Thatcham Vision is therefore starting a partnership with Kennet School to start an ongoing conversation with our young

BY DAVID CONQUEST Thatcham Vision is calling for more volunteers to help, please contact www.thatchamvision.net and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Christmas Broadway Events

A couple of updates from the recent West Berks Chamber Council meeting.

On Friday 2nd December at 7pm The Broadway hosts the incredibly popular switching on of the beautiful Christmas Lights, with lots of charity stalls, a steam engine and specially staged entertainment by a local theatrical group and schools.

A skills and employment plan has been added to the proposed Market Street site, working with the developer to ensure that local skills needs are addressed and job opportunities are created.

The Government has given the go-ahead for the Smart Motorway scheme on the M4 between Hayes and Theale. This will see the hard shoulder used as an additional traffic lane during busy periods.

After 14 years’ service with the West Berks Education Business Partnership, Chief Executive Amanda Richards will be stepping down from her post.

Her contribution to both the Chamber Council and her tireless support to link businesses and schools together in West Berkshire will be sorely missed.

We wish her every success in her new ventures.

GARY CRANFORD Business Manager West Berks Chamber of Commerce

Even Santa will be there with his Sleigh!

Then on Sunday 11th at 3pm is the Mayor's classic Carol Service at the splendid St. Mary's Church, including their delightful Church Choir and enjoyable Handbell Ringers, with mulled wine and festive treats.

Last but not least for those who want to get active in the festive period is The Great Thatcham Santa Fun Run an enjoyable 5 km route, on Sunday 18th at 11 am for Charity by ThatchamRotary.org.uk.

Merry Christmas!

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Truly Inspirational At the West Berkshire Neurological Alliance's AGM last Thursday, John Holt stepped down from his post as Liaison Officer after 17 years of voluntary service to the neurological community in West Berkshire.

He has been with the Alliance since it’s inception and has been truly inspirational in enabling different neurological charities to obtain improved recognition and services from the NHS and Social Services.

Through his drive and energy he demonstrated the need for and value of the post of a Specialist Nurse for rare neurological conditions to the NHS. With the Reading & West Berkshire Branch of the MND Association, this post was funded for 2 years. Carol Allen was the first Specialist Nurse and she was succeeded by Jane Owen.

His greatest achievement has been establishment of the West Berkshire Therapy Centre in Thatcham which offers power-assisted exercise to more than 250 people each week and has been making measurable differences to peoples' lives. Although he has stepped down from his role with the WBNA, he will remain an active trustee with the Therapy Centre and will continue to work towards achieving a Hydrotherapy Pool for West Berkshire.

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Once again we were delighted to support MacMillan Coffee Morning at the Newbury Town Hall. We raised £372.67 and we are hoping to match this figure by a local company which will bring our total to over £700!

Local Buzz MacMillan Coffee Morning

This wonderful place was opened in 1967 and operates as an Independent Charity to provide a safe and welcoming environment for the elderly residents of Newbury and the surrounding districts.

Fair Close Day Centre, Newbury Left to right: Vicky Chevallier, Alison Greener, Jan Dixon, Paula Tews, Zoe Sallis, Jane Bird, Jackie Osborne, Newbury Mayor Julian Swift-Hook, Kath Nurse, Philip Wilson and Angie Nagmeldin I would like to thank the Newbury Mayor Julian Swift-Hook and Joyce Lewis for their support and all the volunteers that made Local Buzz Coffee Morning a tremendous success! We had lots of cakes donated by friends and family as well as pizzas from Papa John’s Newbury! A different combination but a tasty and successful one. The

delicious coffee was donated by Starbucks which accompanied Bill’s special biscuits extremely well.

If you would like to help and be part of Local Buzz MacMillan Coffee Morning in 2017, please send an email to info@localbuzzmagazine.com

Côte Restaurants have donated a staggering £66k to Berkshire-based charity Swings & Smiles, a donation that was raised through sales of their September dessert special of seasonal Pavlova.

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Côte Restaurants raise vital funds for Swings & Smiles Sian Cook, Founder of Swings & Smiles was thrilled when Alex Scrimgeour, CEO of Côte Restaurants, suggested the promotion after hearing about the charity’s need to fund the build

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of its new facility. They need at least £450k, so the incredible £66,000 raised across the Côte Restaurants group, will make a significant contribution towards reaching this target. Sian said: “We are overwhelmed by Côte’s generosity.

It has been an incredible fundraising initiative and we are so grateful to everyone at Côte and their customers for their kindness and generosity.”

Swings & Smiles is committed to improving the life chances, health and well-being of children with special needs, their families and carers by providing them with the

The Centre provides refreshments, hot meals and a variety of activities. There is also a Meals on Wheels service, welfare advice, hairdressers, chiropodist, day trips, holidays and transport solutions for those members who can’t make their way to the centre on their own.

The Centre is run by Karen Ockwell, “We are always looking for volunteers for either here at the centre for serving meals at our luncheon club and assisting with refreshments or alternatively we also need drivers and mates that can deliver our meals to our clients out in community.

We provide a hot freshly cooked meal Monday to Friday here at the centre and for our Meals on Wheels clients, as well as numerous activities every day.”

For more information visit www.fairclosedaycentre.org.uk Tel: 01635 40488 / 41294

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WE BELIEVE NO OLDER PERSON IN THE UK SHOULD BE ALONE ON CHRISTMAS DAY UNLESS THEY WANT TO BE.

There is no need for any older person in our community to be alone on Christmas Day.

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Would you like some part time work during October, November and December or are you able to provide us with some voluntary support.

We were delighted to hear that the lunch at the Christadelphian Hall in Lower Way, Thatcham will be going ahead again this year and they will take bookings from anyone who doesn’t want to cook Christmas lunch for one.

Community Christmas is a national charity run here in West Berkshire that believes no older person in

PAID ROLES VOLUNTARY SUPPORT Contact Caroline Billington - recruit@communitychristmas.org.uk An average of 15 hours a week Supporting the paid staff with admin, Community Christmas responding to older people, events and research or calls depending on skills volunteers.

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Your input will make a huge difference in the lives of older people on Christmas day.

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Rotary is a worldwide organisation of business and professional people who volunteer their time and talents to serve their local communities and those in need throughout the world.

Each club has an active plan to help others, from individuals and other groups in their own community through to major international programmes.

Members contribute their skills and resources in many different ways and the structure of Rotary offers many exciting opportunities to do this.

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Rotarians put Service above Self both in their own community and internationally.

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Clubs meet weekly and Rotarians can and do, attend other clubs from the next town to anywhere in the world.

What do we do?

Meeting over a convival meal on Monday nights the Rotary Club of Newbury has been serving the community since 1952. Our activities have included; barge trips on the Kennet & Avon canal for elderly and handicapped people.

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walks and fun runs to raise funds for local charities.

Here in Newbury we are looking for more men and women of all ages, talents, professional skills and energy to improving the lives of people in Newbury and in communities around the world.

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The reburbished Yattendon Store sells local produces and great gifts for Christmas.

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Great oral hygiene is as important in our pets as it is to us. Talk to Oscar Pets.

If you want to give it a try, why not come and have a dinner on us! We meet at the Donnington Valley Hotel Mondays 6pm for 6.15pm.

For more information : www.ribi.org/about-us/how-to-join-rotary email secretary@newburyrotary.org

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The Breeze unveiled its biggest radio presenter to date this September – the legendary Jimmy Osmond. Mark Franklin spoke to him about fifty years in show business, touring and being a radio presenter.

Jimmy Osmond Mark: Do you enjoy doing the show on The Breeze?

Jimmy: I love it. I’ve always grown up being on the other end of the microphone so being able to do a radio show, especially in the UK, is something that I always wanted to do.

Mark: You’ve had such a staggering career – and you’re celebrating your fifty year anniversary by releasing a new album and touring in the UK. Jimmy: Yeah, who would have thought that - fifty years ago when I was just a three year old boy, performing with my brothers. I thought every kid did what I did! I never thought I’d end up owning Andy’s (Williams) Theatre and being empowered by him and his family to continue to celebrate his award winning music. We have 27 dates in the UK following our Las Vegas run. It’s not about me, it’s about remembering his amazing music. Andy touched so many people’s lives with his songs. I have some special guests – Charlie Green from Britain’s Got Talent, Emily Penny, surprises and the Moon River Band.

"We have 27 dates in the UK following our Las Vegas run. It’s not about me, it’s about remembering his (Andy Williams) amazing music."

Mark Franklin presents the Breeze Classic Countdown every Saturday from 11am and the Jimmy Osmond Show appears every Sunday in September from 6pm.

Mark: You mentioned Britain’s Got Talent. So staying on the reality tv theme, of course Donny (Osmond) won the US version of Strictly a few years back, would you do our version?

Jimmy: Well I don’t know. I’m always up for anything – from cooking to the jungle and now a presenter on The Breeze - so who knows what’s in the pipeline. One thing that is so special for me, and the reason why I love the UK so much, is that I’m not just a guy that ‘was in that band that recorded that song’. You guys have allowed me to do these unique things as an individual which has been so much fun.

Mark: And you can hear that in your voice when you’re presenting the show.

Your anecdotes and passion really shine through.

Jimmy: Well I kind of grew up in a different way. It was this old Hollywood kind of training ground where we had these mentors who we knew as just average, regular guys who became legendary entertainers. We would be on their variety shows, they would be on our variety shows and to be able to talk about some of these artists (I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m bragging) I have some really unique stories as I got to know these people as 'everyday people' and work alongside them. Their songs, their music and those memories together have really been a really special tapestry of experiences for me.

Mark: Who are you admiring right now?

Jimmy: Oh there are so many artists.

Kind of embarrassing I guess – I’m still kind of stuck in the seventies and the eighties as far as my favourite kind of music (goes). I love classic rock as well. Some of these young kids that are happening today like Maroon 5 are so much fun to follow because I have young kids. I don’t follow groups, I follow songs.

Mark: I’m the same. I think if you like a song, it doesn’t matter who sings it.

If it’s a great song and you like it, then that’s cool.

Jimmy: Yeah. Some people say “oh it’s from that artist, it must be rubbish” but for me, a good song is a good song, regardless of when it happens and case in point, this Andy Williams project that I’m doing right now, this music has stood the test of time. So many people have covered it and a good song is a good song. I love people like Stevie Wonder, Chicago, Steve Miller Band - all of those people I grew up with that remind me of easier days! (laughs).

BUZZCONNECT

BuzzConnect celebrated its first year in business with another successful and engaging networking event at the Newbury Showground.

One year on and going strong!

Our guest speakers were Sir John Madejski, who once again, reinforced the importance of BuzzConnect's unique concept to support, engage and strengthen local business relationships; and Iain Kirkpatrick, Regional Managing Director Metro Bank giving a presentation on the future of banking with Metro Bank. We would like to thank our guest speakers for sharing their success stories.

A huge thanks to Darren Bowyer, CEO of Newbury & District Agricultural Society for his hospitality. For our many volunteers we strongly appreciated your support and assistance during the event. Thank

BuzzConnect Ambassadors with Sir John Madejski and Iain Kirkpatrick

you so much for your incredible commitment and performance.

Our gratitude goes to local businesses that consistently have attended our networking events as well as taking Sir John Madejski part in our workshops. We are looking forward to strengthening this relationship even further.

Rt Hon Richard Benyon, Jackie Osborne, Jacqueline Scoins-Cass MBE, Sir John Madejski and Peter Scoins from Thames Valley Kings Wheelchair Basketball Club (BuzzConnect chosen charity for 2016).

There has been a quiet revolution in the way businesses now approach their training and educational needs, and this is no better demonstrated than the huge growth we’ve seen in the gamification industry in recent years.

Gamification Such is the surge in demand that this trend seems set to continue. It’s estimated that the global gamification market could be worth a staggering $11.10 billion USD by 2020.

Since 2013 GlobeMaster Games has provided a cloud-based e-learning and sales training solution, for clients who wish to take advantage of the benefits that gamification offers to both engage and motivate target audiences. Both low cost and effective, GlobeMaster provides a valuable source of accurate real time data for line managers, sales trainers and educators alike. It helps to identify and reduce knowledge gaps, promote employee productivity and increase profits for businesses within a game setting.

GlobeMaster employs similar mechanics inherent in the world’s most popular games to provide an important reward & recognition system, thereby improving long term employee performance and maximising user engagement. Our unique software package can be tailored to meet any training need from SMEs to larger corporations, regardless of size or industry sector. Whatever the product,

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We are not just business networking - although networking is part of what we do.

Let's solve a challenge you are facing!

BuzzConnect will be holding its first Mastermind workshop dedicated to high calibre and ambitious businesses.

Groups of 6 businesses will be challenging, advising and encouraging you to become the successful leader you want to be.

This is a very exciting event and a great opportunity for you to move your business forward.

Spaces are limited for this event, so book early to avoid disappointment. Go to www.buzz-connect.co.uk and click on events.

We invite you to join us to a Wine Tasting at the end of the Mastermind Workshop at the Donnington Grove Hotel.

This year, BuzzConnect launched its first local Entrepreneurs' Competition.

Due to great success amongst local companies, BuzzConnect has already announced the new Entrepreneur Competition date in 2017. Please register your business for the opportunity to win prizes worth over ÂŁ5000. Go to our website www.buzz-connect.co.uk to register and we will contact you nearer the time.

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It is one thing to have an idea and materialise it, but another to make it work. The support that BuzzConnect and the Ambassadors with their generous prizes have given to this budding business is transforming us."

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The Cinderella story we know today was written by Charles Perrault in 1697, based on a traditional folk tale.

Pantomime is a marvellous and wonderful (if a little eccentric!) British institution.

The festival is thought to have originated from the benevolent Roman masters who allowed their servants to be the boss for a while.

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Pantomime literally means "all kinds" of "mime" (pantomime) . It is generally acknowledged that British pantomime is modelled on the early masques of the Elizabethan and Stuart days.

In the 14th century the early masques were musical, mime or spoken dramas, usually performed in grand houses although by the 17th century they were really no more than an excuse for a theme party.

The timing of the British pantomime at Christmas and the role reversal of the

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Thanks to inspiration from the “fashion parades” of Paris in the 1800s, the modern runway show was born.

Originally presented exclusively to buyers and the press, guest lists were strictly enforced to prevent piracy rather than party crashers.

While some brands are embracing the social media revolution offering “see now, buy now” pieces, for sale directly from the runway, including Burberry, Rebecca Minkoff, and Ralph Lauren.

Others left the media circus behind and retreated to the earlier days of small presentations sans bloggers and celebrities.

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It was here in England that the term “Fashion Week” was coined in 1984.

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Designer and founder of Giulietta New York, Sofia Sizzi, added a pop of this fiery red to really make her runway show sizzle. Zang Toi also favorited Aurora, designing the majority of his collections around the colour, including incredible gowns and jackets with intricate details including black beading and ruffles. At DKNY, models slinked into silky red designs, adding a touch of downtown cool to this stand out hue!

Standout this Holiday season!

At the trendy Baja East show at New York Fashion Week, models were given the Midas touch, decked out in glitzy tops and slouchy trousers as well as strappy, golden sequined dresses. Rachel Zoe’s Iris Metallic Tunic is on point, embellished with golden lace style accents. Suno, Tibi, and Dolce & Gabbana also proved the old adage “all that glitters isn’t gold” untrue, with collections brimming with enough gold to put any Las Vegas party girl to shame.

For sleek silver metallics and allover shine, you can’t beat Balenciaga’s silver mosaic style strapless gown and matching boots!

Pamella Roland utilized a ton of sparkle to add some extra vivaciousness to her collection; putting shiny illusion dresses and silver column gowns in the spotlight.

At Barcelona’s Fashion Week, designer Justicia Ruano showed off a long pleated metallic skirt and matching ruffled top, perfect for any holiday affair! The metallic fabric instantly updates the pleated maxi-skirt and the matching top brings the look together!

Design houses such as Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine and Gucci were enticed by its warm undertones and stop-and-stare qualities. Christian Siriano, of Project Runway fame lit the catwalk with red-on-red stunning looks. He decked his models out in full-on Aurora with jackets, pants, dresses, and scarves, all in this vivid shade. Even the models’ lips were a smoldering passionate red!

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Spaces are limited for this event, so book early to avoid disappointment. Go to www.buzz-connect.co.uk and click on events. Join us for a FREE Wine Tasting session after the workshop provided by Donnington Grove Hotel.

Books T GREAKING C O ST LERS FIL

The Man in the Picture Susan Hill Oliver is a Cambridge graduate who is returning to his old college to visit his old professor, Theo Parmitter. It is during this visit, sitting in the old man’s college rooms on a dark January night with a fire burning in the grate that Oliver hears a story that will irrevocably change his life.

Dr Parmitter spent his younger years as an art collector, travelling auction rooms buying known and unknown works. It is on one of these trips that he encounters a mysterious painting of a Venetian carnival, complete with gondoliers and revellers in costume and masks.

The true horror is revealed at the end and it is guaranteed to leave you wanting more, with so many questions still unanswered.

Goosebumps: Be careful what you wish for

Confident Business Writing

Elmo’s Christmas Tail

By RL Stine

By Peter Clarke

Samantha is a bit of a klutz: she trips over, drops things, and despite being tall, can’t manage to shoot on the school’s basketball team. As if that weren’t enough she is picked on by the popular star of the basketball team, Judith. One day Samantha decides that she has had enough and a chance meeting with a strange little woman in the rain gives her the opportunity to get her revenge. But, as the title says, she learns that you do indeed need to be careful what you wish for as the outcome may not be exactly what you imagined it to be.

Are you stretched by a lack of time in your business and, as a result, the quality of your business writing suffers?

Elmo is a kind hearted mouse blessed with a magical tail from the moon for being so true and kind. Despite his caring nature the other animals become trifled with jealousy, which leads them to act upon their ill-thoughts towards the sweet little mouse. What is Elmo to do when he finds himself tailess and alone on Christmas Eve? Will he find clarity in his fellow animals? Most importantly, will Elmo spend Christmas day in solitary?

A great scary read for pre-teen readers this is another instalment of the successful Goosebumps series.

Everything you write in your business is either directly promoting or reflecting back on the quality of your business.

In this book you will discover how to overcome your challenges through using a simple 7-step plan that will help you improve your confidence with error-free writing and content.

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Elmo’s Christmas Tail is an enchanting children’s story based around the magic of Christmas.

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By Glynn Purnell Written with Glynn’s trademark cheeky wit and packed with tempting recipes, Rib Ticklers & Choux-Ins is a great choice for anyone who wants to get creative in the kitchen.

Readers can discover what makes a ‘hardcore’ cherry clafoutis, exactly what Glynn perfected through reading women’s magazines at the dentist, why he has such strong feelings towards sprouts, and which of his most groan-worthy jokes made the final cut (‘Is it Peking duck or just around the corner? No, no, no what a poor joke. I’m so sorry’).

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Refreshments lunches, teas & mince pies

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Local Events DIY Mediation. The Conflict Resolution Toolkit for HR

Thatcham Historical Society

Last event for 2016: 28th November talk by Steve Clark on the Boxford Roman Buildings Project at The Kennet School

By Marc Reid Team members have fallen out, an employee feels bullied by his manager, colleagues can’t communicate. . . These are everyday conflicts that exist in all workplaces and carry the potential to wreck business performance. How do you resolve them? Inevitably this task lands at the door of HR but where do you start? This book gives the HR professional a practical step by step mediation style approach to nip conflict in the bud.

Author Marc Reid is a Berkshire based professional mediator. “In DIY Mediation I’ve brought together my mediation knowledge and extensive corporate management and HR experience to create essential knowhow for every HR professional,” says Marc. The book covers understanding conflict, the four key DIY Mediation skills, and the easy to follow five step process which will equip the reader to address conflict with confidence and competence.

Being a reader means you’re more likely to learn something new every day.

Thatcham Historical Society has been providing events and local history knowledge to the town for almost fifty years.

On 28th November we will be holding the last event of 2016, a talk by Steve Clark on the Boxford Roman Buildings Project.

We meet at the Sixth Form Block at Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham and the meeting starts at 7.30pm.

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HEALTH . BEAUTY . WELLBEING

“I first visited Mel for a recurrence of my bad back and she has improved that to levels that others over the years, have never attained” JOHN

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Offering over 23 classes per week which are bookable online, Soulstice Wellbeing also has a unique *tea room serving Yogi Tea, something sweet from local bakers and adult colouring books! Yes, adults can now switch off completely and be part of this quiet haven.

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Fixing the Hangover from Hell

2. Are you breaking up long journeys?

Sitting in one position for long periods increases the pressure through the spinal discs and joints but also affects the function of the circulatory and digestive systems as your body relies on movement.

Pounding head. . . gasping thirst. . . a vague memory of telling anyone who’d listen how much you love them. . . sound familiar? Most of us have woken up to regret that last drink (or five), at least once.

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Slipping exaggerates the curves and so it may be worth investing in a “shoft.”

If you’re reading this through bleary eyes, while trying to stop the world from spinning, you might want to take heed of these hangover cures:

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Your body may be out of alignment which is being aggravated by driving!

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No one seems to be able to explain why the egg needs to be raw, so best stick to a boiled egg and toasted soldiers, with a side of tomato juice.

Milk thistle Milk thistle can help to detoxify your liver, so really does seem to help reduce a hangover, or even prevent it in the first place. Ideally, you should take one or two capsules before bed and another first thing in the morning.

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HEAL YOUR MIND & BODY

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It might be a little nippy out there but the benefits of fresh air are numerous and crucial to sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

Working out outdoors aids better digestion, boosts your immune system and combats feelings of anxiety and depression. So whether it’s a walk, gentle jog or outdoor workout, take the time to embrace nature and allow fresh oxygen into your lungs.

On those days where you just can’t face stepping outside, don’t worry, exercising at home has never been easier and the options are endless to keep your workouts fresh and exciting. The internet is filled with tips on how to workout at home but safe to say all involve a little creativity.

For example, a kitchen chair is a great tool to use for exercises such as tricep dips. decline press ups and single leg lunges.

Alternatively try using a cooking pot or tin cans as weights to progress your exercises further.

Finally, don’t be too hard on yourself The winter months mean celebrations and festivities. Life is for living so don’t restrict yourself too much. A healthy lifestyle is about sustainable change and that means finding a balance between keeping on track and letting your hair down. There’s nothing wrong with the odd treat once in a while, just make sure you balance that with regular nutritious meals and aim to keep as active as possible during the day!

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Wrapping tips and techniques for beautiful gifts Are you one of those people who leave all their wrapping until Christmas Eve and end up using a bit of birthday paper because you run out of Christmas wrapping?

There are lots of different types of wrapping available including paper, bags, huge sacks, tubs and boxes. You can also get lots of accessories from craft shops to add a unique twist.

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Cranberries are great over Christmas because they work well in sweet and savoury dishes.

A pet can offer much needed companionship

Turkey Magic!

My Gran insisted on soaking her Christmas turkey in brine (or ‘broin’ as she used to call it) I never really understood why until I tried it for myself.

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Christmas Crackers Christmas crackers were first made in about 1845-1850 by a London sweet maker called Tom Smith. He had seen the French 'bon bon' sweets and came back to London and tried selling sweets like that in England and also included a small motto or riddle in with the sweet. But they didn't sell very well.

One night, while he was sitting in front of his log fire, he became very interested by the sparks and cracks coming from the fire. Suddenly, he thought what a fun idea it would be, if his sweets and toys could be opened with a crack when their fancy wrappers were pulled in half!

You need 750g salt for a large turkey. Use a large watertight plastic box and dissolve the salt in 4 pints/2 litres of boiling water. Add 9 pints/5.5 litres of cold water and leave to cool. Immerse the turkey in the brine, breast side down.

Cover with a lid and put in a cool place like the garage for 24 hours. The next day empty the brine and pat the turkey dry and refrigerate overnight. Remove the bird a couple of hours before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature, and prepare in your usual way.

So why go to this trouble? Here comes the science bit! Roasted turkey can be dry and tough because it’s lean and we tend to err on the side of caution with cooking times.

Moisture loss is inevitable when you cook any type of muscle fibre. Heat causes individual coiled proteins in the fibres to unwind (the technical term is denature), then join together with one another, resulting in

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Meat loses about 30 percent of its weight during cooking but by brining first, you can reduce this moisture loss to as little as 15 percent.

The main reason for this is because the dissolved salt causes some of the proteins in muscle fibres to pre-unwind and swell. As they unwind, the bonds that held the protein unit together as a bundle break. Water from the brine binds directly to the proteins, and then gets trapped between them when the meat cooks and the unwound proteins bind together.

As long as you don't overcook the meat, the natural juices will be retained.

PROPERTY

Barn conversion at Enborne Gate

By Richard Deal

PROPERTY EXPERT From Deal Varney www.dealvarney.co.uk

Looking forward to the autumn quarter we usually expect a busy period. However, September has not yet come to life and if October continues this theme there may be more serious indicators.

The restaurant/cafĂŠ and nightlife scene in the town goes from strength to strength with the opening of two new premium burger outlets. . .

Property Roundup The commercial property market includes industrial, office and retail property and each has its own characteristics; the industrial or manufacturing sector is the one most likely to suffer from poorer trading with Europe but at present the sector continues to be active. The office market in West Berkshire stalled some months ago and whilst there are transactions that may come through for the last quarter the overall disposal rate is very poor and the incredibly low supply levels of office space makes uncomfortable reading.

Retail seems to be a game of two halves with the Northbrook Street area flourishing but Bartholomew Street and Cheap Street areas are still not performing. The restaurant/cafĂŠ and nightlife scene in the town goes from strength to strength with the opening of two new premium burger outlets and a possible new restaurant opening in Bartholomew Street, opposite the Kennet Centre entrance.

The market in the town seems to be all about conversion to flats or new flats and the first of the very

large redevelopment schemes, Pearl House in Bartholomew Street, has been given consent.

However, the site is now is for sale so work is unlikely to commence until well into 2017.

Lettings In the past month these include a barn conversion at Enborne Gate where 1167 sq ft has been taken and another barn conversion at Welford where my firm acquired 1,400 sq ft for an IT company.

In Thatcham Deal Varney have let 10,316 sq ft at Transigo (above).

This high quality modern warehouse was let to Packme Limited for a 10 year term and this is the final letting on the estate which is now fully occupied.

On the industrial front B3 Hambridge Road (left) has been let to Alliance Automotive UK Limited. Comprising 5,586 sq ft this trade counter unit has been taken on a 10 year full repairing and insuring lease and Deal Varney acted for the landlord.

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But if those you know and trust can’t help, where do you look?

Sticking a pin in the local business directory is not the solution!

Trading Standards and your Local Authority might be able to supply you with a list of trades people who have undergone vetting procedures and complied with legislation. In addition, check out businesses registered with TrustMark, a not-forprofit scheme licensed by the government and supported by consumer protection groups.

Firms displaying the TrustMark logo have had their technical skills, quality of work and financial status checked and have also signed up to a code of practice that includes insurance, health and safety and good customer care. Visit trustmark.org. uk to find TrustMark approved tradespeople within 50 miles of your postcode.

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It is never too late to start!

The older the dog, the longer it will take to solve the problem.

We took our 15-month old cockapoo to the vets for a general check-up recently and the vet was impressed with his lovely sparkly clean teeth and his lovely coat. The shiny coat is the result of a healthy diet, however, the teeth required a more sustained effort.

If your dog has a build-up of plaque, the easiest way to bring them back to white is to use a tooth gel specially designed for dogs. Just smear the gel over their teeth and encourage the dog to chew an antler. Antler is best because it has no calorific value and is much safer than a bone which may splinter.

As the dog chews the antler, it rubs on the teeth that are coated in the tooth gel. The gel would have softened the plaque. The removal of the

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Antlers can be bought in various sizes so all dogs are catered for. They last for a long time depending on the dog and his chewing habits.

Dental sticks are great too but make sure you purchase a high quality one and remember these have a calorific value.

You can either limit the use or reduce the amount of food accordingly.

Another alternative would be to feed your dog with a good kibble based diet.

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November is a great time to plant a new hedge.

Actually, in spite of the improvements in fancy fencing panels over the years, there really is nothing nicer than a well kept hedge.

Suburban hedgerows not only soften an otherwise built-up landscape, they provide a lifeline for the wildlife which lives in towns and cities.

Hedges provide shelter, privacy and if chosen for fruit and flowers - food.

Even the much maligned Leyland cypress has a part to play. It can provide a brilliant buffer against traffic noise for a start, and will screen unsightly views very quickly.

Unfortunately it can easily become an out-of-control monster if left unchecked. Some have reached 36m/120ft!

The trick with Leylandii is to remove their tops about 1m/3ft before they reach the desired height then clip

them twice a year: once in April, once in September.

This keeps them looking very smart but makes them rather high-maintenance hedges.

Fortunately there are many slower growing hedging plants which don’t require such intensive care.

On the whole, it’s best to choose a hedge which is in keeping with the style of your house and the area in which you live. So smart Victorian terraces look great fronted by evergreen privet or box while rural properties might consider a more natural hedge of holly, hawthorn, beech, rowan and blackthorn. While not entirely evergreen, a mixed hedge like this will provide beautiful autumn colour and plentiful food for wildlife.

I’ve seen gorgeous fuchsia hedges on my trips to the south coast, while slow-growing Yew is attractive and works well on poor, chalky soils. Euonymus does well even in polluted areas or coastal regions plagued by salt winds.

The Hawthorn in autumn November is a great time to plant a new hedge.

No matter which type you choose, the secret of success lies in the soil preparation. Dig over the ground thoroughly and don’t skimp on the organic matter.

Decide on the planting line and dig out a trench about 12 inches/30cm deep. Fill the base with well-rotted manure or compost then replace the soil, adding in more organic matter as you go. Make sure you mulch around the young plants to help suppress weeds and retain moisture.

You can trim the hedge even when it is young. It encourages stronger growth and a denser hedge structure. Plus a well maintained hedge will ensure that you and your neighbours stay on good terms for years to come.

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Garden boundaries are emotive subjects. There have been any number of feuds between neighbours over this very issue down the years and the main cause of aggro seems to be the humble hedge.

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